The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-04-09
Correspondence Baltimore County Onion.
LETTER FROM BALTIMORE.
President Cleveland and the Civil Service
Law-Easter Holidays-That "Deal'
Railroad Improvement-The
Building Boom, &C., sc.

BALTIMORE, April otn, 1857.
Messrs. Editors From what see in the pa
pers-especially those of New York-and learn
from various sources, there is strong prospect of
Mr.. Cleveland being again taken up by the DEM
ocrats as their next candidate for the Presidency
1 see that even the friends of Gov. Hill, whilst
they greatly admire that gentleman, generally
speaking, are in favor of again nominating Mr..
Cleveland. Some possessed of strong partizan
proclivities think he has not gone far enough in
making his administration sufficiently one sided
and adhered too closely to the civil service law
in other words, that by this time he has not turn
ed out sufficiently enough of Republicans and put
Democrats in their places. But the great masses,
as conservative citizens, seem to be satisfied and
are willing to accept him for what he has DONE
They believe that the time will come when the
President must put the civil service law into ac-
ton and it is as well to begin now as at any other
time. Hence the people can appreciate his mo-
tive. He knows that he is President and is obliged
to observe the law, whether it be applied to Dem
ocrats, Republicans others. It is q solemn law
of Congress and requires obedience thereto the
same as any other. Of course it has been and is
somewhat difficult to make the commencement,
but it has to be done at one time or the other and
may as well begin at once. The nation has been
striving for long time to get the law passed, one
that was conceded on all sides was wanted and
needed by all parties. doubt if it ever can be
repealed. So then let us make the best of good
thing and get used thereto possible, for it
must come in the end no matter which party is in
power. I, consequently, am not surprised at Pres
ident Cleveland being disposed-far as in his
power-to live up to the law. He shows honesty
of purpose which must tell in his favor in the end
and make him more friends than (politicaD enc
mics, as the great part of the American people
on his side. This is one of the principal reasons
why he is popular with the people generally who
are not swerved or carried away by mere politics.
Thus far he could not have done much better. He
certainly has appointed goodly number of his
friends and no doubt will continue to do so when
suitable in talents and other things. Taking in q
glance of the whole country, therefore, see moth
ing to prevent his being the next Democratic oan-
didate for the Presidency if he continues to rule
he has done. He has not even been offensive to
his opponents, the Republicans. 1t is time for
him and his party to be on the lookout. He will
no doubt have powerful opponent Of the opposite
party. Ny only wish is to see good, able candi-
dates on both Sides that whoever is chosen will be
one whom the country may be honored on both
and all sides.
The coming week will be partially one of holt
days. We have had Palm Sunday and it was
generally observed, particularly by the Catholics.
Next Friday will be what is called Good Friday
and legal holiday, so that secular work will be
generally suspended. 1t will be observed by the
general government, state and city officers as on
regular holidays, though not very strictly. This
in some parts of Europe-Germany especially-is
the chief holiday of the year and kept by the peo
pie generally. 1t is almost next to sacrilege to
work on that day. Next Sunday will be Easter
Sunday and observed as usual with particular
service in most of the churches, especially the
Catholic and Episcopal. Many persons also keep
Easter Monday as holiday. A good many per-
sons-the young especially-go a. fishing and else
where, but fear it is rather too backward in the
season for enjoying that sport. 1t will be holt
day also for the schools, public and private, which
is generally pleasant time for the scholars. 1t
is looked forward to with delight.
Hagerstown has been selected by Gov. Lloyd as
the place where to hold the State military encamp-
ment. 1t is an excellent selection. 1t will be the
means of giving much life to the town. 1t will be
a beautiful place in the summer for such an en-
campment Those who join the military there
cannot fail of enjoying pleasant recreation.
The boys are now beginning to play their regu-
lar games incident to the spring season, some of
which are rather annoying, but boys must have
their fun, though sometimes at the cost OF leg or
breaking of the neck. Base-ballers have begun
their regular games OF Oriole Park and with the
ANNOYANCE of crowded cars. They said, how
ever, to have good team. Every one to his sport.
must say don't IKE the way they crowd cars
and render them uncomfortable for regular Gus
toners who don't 60.
There is increased improvement in building in
the CITY and in the Belt. 1 notice that one man
is about to start the building of 100 houses, two
story and very complete. This promises to be an
active season for carpenters and workmen of all
kinds. House rents are more active and advan-
cling somewhat, especially in the outskirts of the
city.
Business has improved somewhat but prices are
unchanged and sales very moderate. It is, how
ever, still comparatively dull. The spring will, it
is believed, open fairly but not for some weeks
There is not much doing at the Stock Board. The
gas warts still going on. The Chesapeake Compa-
nv seems to flourish and is going ahead rapidly but
has to take small prices which is ALL while it lasts,
good for consumers. NEsToR